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Nuevo Balsas, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,711 Population 7/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Nuevo Balsas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area239.1 sq mi (619.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.0325°N, 99.7591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 147 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 146 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 136 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 137 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 83 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 131 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 75 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 94 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 144 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 132 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 116 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 128 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 66 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 115 km
2024 John Category 3 82 km
2023 Otis Category 5 68 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
2021 Rick Category 2 232 km
2017 Max Category 1 170 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 207 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 290 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 261 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 244 km
1997 Rick Category 2 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 115 km
1996 Alma Category 2 279 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 176 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 281 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 150 km
1984 Odile Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 94 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 149 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 138 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 118 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 94 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 117 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 147 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 97 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 135 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 138 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 120 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 134 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 161 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 163 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 174 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Nuevo Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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